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Coal Miners’ Daughters by Penny Smith – 12/4/2019
What is it about some coal miners daughters that occasionally yields such admirable flintiness? I confess to developing a fondness in my early 20s, while living in Texas, for classic C&W music. It was probably motivated by an affinity for Willie Nelson, longneck...
Let Us Now Praise Doug Stephens, by Penny Smith. 11/26/2019
One of the most influential books in my former life as a potential historian was James Agee’s Let Us Now Praise Famous Men. Published in 1941 with multiple accompanying photographs by Walker Evans, it documented the devastation of our Depression by focusing on the...
Whopper of the Week, by Penny Smith 11/26/2019
“Having served at the municipal and county levels, I understand the unique needs of our mountain communities.” Ron Mau, Smoky Mountain News, November 18, 2019. Yes, Ron Mau has announced that he will enter the Republican primary race for the North Carolina House of...
Stepping Up to Face the Challenges of a New Reality: “Sylva Herald” Changes
Editorial, Sylva Herald Sylva Herald Announces Changes The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have put an end to business as usual in Jackson County. Simply put, the business of people in Jackson County is, well, people. Gatherings of people, to be specific, at...
Joe Sam Queen – Raleigh Report, March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Update Yesterday, March 18, the CDC reported 7,038 cases of the virus, with the death count totaling 97. The virus was found in all 54 of the United States' territories. Visit the NYT Estimate for an informative look as to why this matters. As of today,...
NC Democratic Party – Notice for Upcoming Meetings
Good morning members of the North Carolina Democratic Party, As we continue to work to safeguard against the COVID-19 outbreak, NCDP wanted to again update you on the latest steps our party is taking to protect the health and well-being of our Party members and staff...
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